The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in five sessions, closing up ¥806.46 from the previous day at ¥65,020.94. TOPIX also edged higher, as selected high-tech shares were bought, lifting the broader market.
The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded for the first time in five trading sessions, closing at ¥65,020.94, up ¥806.46 from the previous day. Supported by investors’ risk appetite, the large number of advancers improved sentiment across the market.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) rose 1.19 points to 4103.23. Although gains were limited, it remained in positive territory overall.
Trading volume was 2.21033 billion shares and trading value was ¥8.3282 trillion, indicating active trading. By sector, information and communications, securities and commodity futures, and nonferrous metals rose, while mining, marine transportation, and electricity and gas declined.
The Standard TOP20 and Growth indices also rebounded, suggesting that investors had begun taking on more risk in some areas.